Gallery

On this page you can find a few examples of my interior design and room styling work.

Kingston LIVING ROOM

The brief for this project was to create a sophisticated but cosy space that would shift the focus from the television to face to face family time. As the children living here were now growing up, priorities had changed, and it was no longer necessary to have a large space in the middle of the room in which they could play. Making substantial changes to both the layout and the colour scheme enabled us to create a warm, sociable, grown up space that reflected the family’s values and supported how they wanted to live.

BEFORE The family wanted to keep the furniture but change the feel of the room

BEFORE The light blue walls felt cold in this north-facing room

BEFORE The old layout didn’t feel intimate or sociable

BEFORE The furniture was oriented around the television

AFTER Now the sofas face each other, creating an inviting and sociable space

AFTER A new antique rug creates cosiness

AFTER The warm colour palette was inspired by the bricks inside the fireplace

AFTER The television has been repositioned so that it doesn’t dominate the room

AFTER A new large mirror pulls light into the room and creates a second window

Alex & simon's Master Bedroom

My clients wanted a quiet natural retreat which would restore them after the stresses and strains of a working week. We took our inspiration from a forest photo and created a scheme with warm woods, tonal greens and greys, and copper highlights. Natural textures, simple shapes and structured plants were used to evoke a sense of calm and order.

BEFORE The master bedroom was cold and bland

BEFORE The furniture and furnishings didn’t go together well

AFTER We used a lovely smoky green to create a relaxing, grown-up feel

AFTER We layered up greys and greens to create a subtle, tonal scheme

AFTER Warm woods and coppers were used to create balance and harmony

AFTER We introduced plants to create a natural, soothing feel

AFTER The overall effect is restful and calming

We wanted our bedroom to feel calm, a haven from our busy lives, and not the bland space it had been since we moved in. Becky encouraged us to think differently about the colour scheme, asking us to share photos or images that created those feelings. The room is now the haven we wanted and one we’re very proud to call our own.

Alex & Simon

Sophie & Alex's Living Room

Like many people these days, Sophie and Alex have a beautiful open plan living space. But lovely as it was, they felt it wasn’t really working for them. They wanted it to feel more intimate and cosy, without spending lots of money. I worked with them to shape the space by creating several distinct zones, using their existing furniture and furnishings. You can read more about this project in my blog post.

BEFORE The living area was large but uninviting

BEFORE The rear seating area was light but lacked focus

BEFORE The beautiful bookcase was lost in space

AFTER Now the living area is sociable and intimate

AFTER The bookcase becomes a focal point

AFTER The rear seating area is now stylish but relaxed

AFTER This cabinet deserved a bit more attention

AFTER The rear seating area is focused on the lovely garden view

Now my husband and I actually sit in our living area in the evenings and talk to each other face to face. I’m blown away by what a difference this has made without us needing to spend any money on new furniture.

Sophie